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Margaret Josephs is mourning the death of her ex-husband, Jan Josephs. The 55-year-old star took to Instagram on Monday to share the sad news of Jan's passing in a touching birthday tribute.«Today would have been Jan’s 75th birthday, he passed away unexpectedly last week and a piece of us died with him,» she wrote alongside an old, black-and-white photo of Jan.

Michael Jackson, died at his home in Los Angeles on June 25 2009, following a heart attack caused by a combination of drugs supplied by his doctor, Conrad Murray. Michael Jackson started his music career as a member of the Jackson 5, which was founded by his father Joe Jackson and siblings Marlon, Jackie, Tito and Jermaine.

Mable John who was the first female solo artist signed by Motown Records founder Berry Gordy has died at age 91 in Los Angeles.The eldest of Detroit's musical John family died on Thursday, according to her nephew Kevin John.'We loved her and she was a kind person,' Kevin told The Detroit News. Pioneering singer: Mable John, shown in August 2019 in Los Angeles, who was the first female solo artist signed by Berry Gordy has died at age 91 in Los AngelesMable in 1959 was signed to Gordy's Tamla Records that he founded in June 1958 and incorporated as Motown Record Corportaion in April 1960.She was the first female under Gordy's brand to get her own record deal without an attached group.

Mable John, who recorded for Motown and Stax and later worked with Ray Charles, died Aug. 25 at her home in Los Angeles. Her nephew, Kevin John, confirmed the death, but did not give a cause. She was 91.

Offset has sued the label to which his group Migos are signed – Quality Control Music – accusing it of interfering in his current solo output, and in doing so breaching an agreement that was reached last year.According to Rolling Stone, a lawsuit filed this week states that Offset’s original deal with Quality Control as part of Migos was very wide-ranging, giving it control over any of his recordings, whether they were made as part of Migos or otherwise, as well as an interest in all his publishing.However, it claims in January last year a deal was done in which Quality Control gave up any claims to Offset’s solo material, in return for “valuable consideration paid by Offset to Quality Control”.But, it then says, when Offset released his new solo single ‘54321’ last week via an alliance with Universal Music’s Motown label, Quality Control became “hostile” and demanded that Motown list it as “holding an ownership interest” in the new track.“Offset now brings this action to vindicate his rights and make it clear to the world that Offset, not Quality Control, owns Offset’s music”, the lawsuit then states, seeking as it does court confirmation that Quality Control has no claim over any of the rapper’s solo releases.Quality Control is yet to formally respond to the new litigation, although its CEO Pierre ‘P’ Thomas referenced it in a since deleted tweet, where he basically complained about having to deal with “this lame shit”, and adding: “Everyone knows the real problem”.Hitting back on Twitter, Offset responded: “I paid millions to get my rights back … you blackballed me”.

Offset has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Quality Control – the record label of Migos – over ownership of his solo recordings.According to court documents obtained by Variety, Offset alleges that Quality Control is claiming ownership over his recent solo work despite his claim he bought back the rights to the music last year.In the complaint, the rapper claimed that the label’s alleged hold as “wrongful” and that it “knowingly violates Offset’s rights to his own music.”As reported in Pitchfork, Offset is reportedly seeking a judgment to ensure that Quality Control maintains no rights, title, or interest in his solo work.Offset is claiming that Quality Control violated their settlement by asserting ownership over his recent, Baby Keem-produced solo cut “5 4 3 2 1.”The rapper alleges that Quality Control demanded that Motown “publicly (though falsely) list Quality Control as holding an ownership interest in the recording of ‘5 4 3 2 1,'” according to reports.NME has reached out to representatives of Offset and Quality Control for comment.Meanwhile, rumours of Migos’ breakup have been reported for some time following the release of ‘Hotel Lobby’, when it was reported that Offset had unfollowed both of his bandmates on Instagram.Less than a month later, in June, Migos pulled out of their scheduled performance at the 2022 Governors Ball festival, with organisers for the event saying they would no longer appear “due to circumstances out of [their] control”.‘Us Vs. Them’ was Quavo and Takeoff’s second collaborative release earlier this year, following the May release of ‘Hotel Lobby’ (which they dropped under the moniker Unc And Phew).

Ethan Shanfeld Amid longstanding rumors that Atlanta rap trio Migos is breaking up, the group’s Offset is suing its record label Quality Control, which he says continues to claim ownership of his recent solo releases despite the rapper buying back the rights in a 2021 deal, for which he “paid handsomely,” according to the complaint. Quality Control continues to hold interest in Migos as a group, but Offset alleges that the label’s ownership claim over his solo recording and songwriting is “wrongful and knowingly violates Offset’s rights to his own music.” The rift has apparently been present for some time, as the other two group members, Quavo and Takeoff, have been performing without Offset and are set to perform as Migos — but without him — on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Gordon Cox Theater EditorThe new musical “American Prophet” is now in the midst of its world premiere run at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Next stop: Broadway?Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:That’s the goal, according to the show’s star, Cornelius Smith Jr., speaking on the new episode of “Stagecraft,” Variety’s theater podcast. “I hope the next stage is that we get to Broadway and we get to New York,” he said.

Selome Hailu Sasha Hutchings has been cast in a recurring role in “Demascus,” AMC’s upcoming sci-fi comedy from Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm.Hutchings will play Budhi Banks, Demascus’ (Okieriete Onaodowan) tech-smart girlfriend of 3 years. She’s committed to making their relationship work despite Demascus’ hang-ups.

Rod Stewart shared a heart-warming tribute to Motown legend Lamont Dozier who tragically died aged 81.

Lamont Dozier, legendary Motown songwriter and producer, died at age 81 on Monday.  The Detroit-born musician wrote and produced popular hits such as "You Can’t Hurry Love" and "Heat Wave" while collaborating with his brothers Brian and Eddie Holland in the 1960s.The Holland-Dozier-Holland team created iconic hits for artists like The Supremes and Marvin Gaye.  Lamont Dozier, legendary Motown songwriter and producer, died at age 81.  (Getty Images) Dozier died "peacefully" Monday at his home near Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a statement issued by his family.The cause of death was not immediately determined. Duke Fakir, a close friend and the last surviving member of the original Four Tops, called Dozier a "beautiful, talented guy" with an uncanny sense of what material worked best for a given group.

Legendary singer, songwriter, and producer Lamont Dozier has passed away at 81. His son, Lamont Dozier Jr., announced his passing on Instagram early Tuesday morning.

The Supremes, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers, has died at the age of 81.Dozier’s son, Lamont Dozier Jr, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared earlier today (August 9), writing: “Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLamont Dozier, one-third of the legenday “Holland-Dozier-Holland” songwriting and production trio who wrote many of Motown Records’ biggest hits for the Supremes, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas and others, has died at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by his son Lamont Dozier Jr on social media; no cause of death has been released as yet.Hits written and produced by Dozier with siblings Brian and Eddie Holland read like a greatest-hits of Motown’s early years: “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Stop! in the Name of Love,” “How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You),” “Baby Love,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “You Keep Me Hanging On” and many others.

Tuesday Instagram post by his son Lamont Dozier Jr.“Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!” Dozier’s bereaved progeny wrote in the post along with a picture of himself and his late father, who’s cause of death is not known at this time. Born 1941 in Detroit Michigan, the pioneering songwriter first gained acclaim after joining the legendary Motown Records in 1962 along with songwriting brothers Brian and Eddie Holland.

Motown legend Lamont Dozier has died, aged 81.The song-writing genius’ death, behind classics such as Baby Love and Two Hearts, was confirmed by his son Lamont Dozier Jr Instagram.He wrote alongside a picture of the pair: ‘Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!!!’A cause of death has not yet been confirmed.Producer Brandon Williams led tributes to Lamont, writing: ‘Another man that sat down and taught me a lot about music is gone.‘The great Lamont Dozier. I’ll never forget meeting and working with him along with the Holland Brothers in 2006.‘Thank you for all you did for me and for the world at large.

Motown icon Lamont Dozier has died at the age of 83, as tributes pour in from fans across the world.The late songwriter was responsible for such hits as Baby Love and Two Hearts, and has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Heartbroken fans and friends have been paying tribute to the music legend on social media following the news of Lamont’s death.However, a cause of death has not been revealed at this time. Producer Brandon Williams wrote: "Another man that sat down and taught me a lot about music is gone."The great Lamont Dozier. I'll never forget meeting and working with him along with the Holland Brothers in 2006.

William "Poogie" Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic "Sound of Philadelphia" ballads as "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," has died. He was 77.

A.D. Amorosi Sean “Diddy” Combs has gone big as usual with the noir-ish video for “Gotta Move On,” the first single from his recently announced new label, Love Records, through Motown.

Ne-Yo has shared his view on the argument that artists who have been disgraced should no longer have their works appreciated, admitting in a new interview that he’s still a fan of R. Kelly.At the end of June, Kelly – who, prior to allegations of sexual abuse being made about him, had long been referred to as a modern-day R&B icon – was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty on multiple charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.Speaking to The Independent to promote his eighth album, ‘Self Explanatory’ – which arrived last Friday (July 15) via Motown – Ne-Yo said he was unsurprised by Kelly’s sentencing, and stressed his support for those embroiled in the ‘Ignition’ hitmaker’s many heinous crimes.

Myleene Klass and her two daughters fourteen-year-old Ava and Hero, 11, have spoken exclusively to HELLO! about their new joint project – an album My Lullabies: Motown, which is a collection of 13 re-interpreted classic tracks, such as My Cherie Amour, My Girl and I'll be There.READ: Myleene Klass reveals mouthwatering birthday cakeAnd, during our exclusive shoot and interview, Myleene spoke of her pride in her girls."They're my girls," says Myleene, who was a single mother following her brief marriage to her daughters' father, but is now happily engaged to her partner Simon Motson, with whom she has three-year-old son Apollo. "We're the Klass girls, that's how we see ourselves."WATCH: Myleene Klass shares moment she shared engagement news with her children"We have a special bond," adds Hero.